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Tradition in Transition

Conservation and Adaptation of a Traditional Rural Ensemble in Romania

Master's Thesis | Andreea Rebeca Ghit | 5th Semester | Winter Semester 2025/26

The traditional architectural heritage in the Romanian region of Maramureș is threatened by demolition or insensitive alterations driven by modern living standards. This master's thesis develops a sustainable revitalization concept using a traditional farmstead as a case study. An architectural solution is achieved through the adaptive reuse of vacant agricultural buildings, the transformation of the existing house, and a contextual new addition. The objective is to balance the preservation of the regional "DNA" with the integration of contemporary functional and energy standards.

Master's thesis supervised by professor Jens Betha

Context and Typology
Geländeplan
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1 - Existing House
2 - Existing Barn
3 - Existing Cattle Shed
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Andreea Rebeca Ghit

"Tradition is not a static thing, but the social accumulation of experience and the outcome of the experiments of many generations."

- Hassan Fathy

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International Master of Interior-Architectural Design